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In 1820, Joseph Smith was a teenage boy living in upstate New York. The area was experiencing a major religious revival, called by historians the Second Great Awakening. Many members of his family had joined different local churches, and he wanted to join one as well. After studying the Bible, he decided he should ask God which church was right. One day, he went Into the Woods near his home to pray. As he began to pray, he claims that God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him and told him that none of the churches were totally true. They told him that true New Testmament Christianity would be restored to the earth through him. Over the next 10 years, Joseph was visited by many angels and heavenly beings who taught him the gospel of Christ and restored to him the authority to lead God's church, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly nicknamed the "Mormon" church) was officially founded on April 6, 1830.
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What year did Mormonism become a religion?
1830
Did mormonism become a religion?
Yes, "Mormonism" (officially called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) is a religion and has been since it's organization in 1830.
Where is the category for Mormonism in the Religion and Spirituality section?
The category for Mormonism (in the Religion and Spirituality section) is available at this link:http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/3240
Is the most fraudulent of all the religions Mormonism?
Mormonism is just like any other Christian religion, each religion being with their individual differences, so if Mormonism is fraudulent, then all of Christianity is fraudulent.
What religion is the name Brigham from?
Its is from Mormonism. The name of the person was Brigham Young. He is one of the founders of Mormonism.
What are examples of religion?
Judaism, Hinduism, Mormonism...
Is Mormonism considered a popular religion?
Yes.
What skin conditions occur with Mormonism?
Mormonism is a religion, not a disease. Most religions do not cause skin conditions.
What religion was started in the US?
Mormonism is the largest religion founded on American soil.
What are Examples of ethnic religion?
Judaism, Hinduism, Mormonism...
Is Mormonism considered a Christian religion?
Yes, Mormonism is considered a Christian religion by its followers, but some traditional Christian denominations do not consider it to be part of mainstream Christianity due to differences in beliefs and practices.
Can heroes become gods?
It depends on the particular religion. Some mythologies that permit mortals to become Gods are:Greek (Hercules, Dionysus, Cleitus)Hindustan (Krishna)Christianity (Jesus)Mormonism (potentially anybody)
